Our Learn to Paramotor Course will take you from complete novice to confident SAFA PPG pilot in just 14 days. Led by world-class instructors, our intensive paramotor course is considered one of the best in Australia, taking you well beyond the minimum requirements to become a competent paramotor pilot. Foot launch and wheelbase course options are available. Please visit the course page for full course details. Please note: All our courses are run from our school in Laurieton, NSW. Course Overview Paragliding Skills GROUND HANDLING: We put great emphasis on developing confident ‘kiting' so our pilots learn how to respond to their glider and understand it's reaction. LAUNCHING TECHNIQUES: Forward launch techniques for low-wind conditions and reverse launch for higher wind conditions. LAUNCH & LANDING PRACTICE: Build confidence to safely transition to flight and learn to assess ground conditions and safe landing options. Powering Up EQUIPMENT REVIEW & PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS: Learn about the equipment and how it works, plus learn how to conduct a paramotor and gear pre-flight safety check. PARAMOTOR SIMULATOR TRAINING: Practice kiting your glider with the additional weight of the motor and get acquainted with the throttle. Getting a feel for the engine and what it’s like to apply power is a key technique for you to master. Taking To The Sky It's what you've been waiting for! You'll perform launch sequences, now simply adding power. You'll practice launching, landing, and turns through radio assisted instructed flights. Lots of flights, ‘touch and go’s’ and some absolutely stunning cross-country flying are ahead of you. Theory & Assessment When the conditions aren't right for flying, we use this 'down time' for theory classes. The SAFA Training Syllabus is thorough, and so are our theory classes. Topics include: airspace rules and regulations, drag and thrust, torque effects, principals of flight, meteorology, emergency procedures and navigation. Assessment of theory is via multiple choice exams. What You'll Learn Pre-flight checks * Flight preparation * Airspace regulations * Flying with other aircraft * Inflation/Taxi/Launch sequence * Launch and landing techniques * Launch and landing in various wind strength and conditions * Landing accuracy * Cross wind and downwind landings * Flight Path * Flight Skills * Turns * Safe use of Trim Tabs/Speed System * Inflation, Taxiing and Deflation utilising the motor * Fuel management * Motor Safety * Weather assessment * ... and more! Course Inclusions Expert instruction Small student to instructor ratio Access to 11 flying sites Transport to all site locations $700 gear voucher FREE ongoing support as you progress through the SAFA qualifications FREE VHF Radio Operator Licence FREE PPG to PG Endorsement (licence to free fly) FREE Refresher Day (within 1 year of course completion) Requirements for PPG Licence TO SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE THE SAFA PPG (PARAMOTOR) LICENCE, YOU WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING: Minimum 12 flying days Minimum 15 flights (unpowered) Minimum 30 flights (powered) Minimum 20hrs total flying time 2 cross-country fights of a minimum of 25km 1 cross-country flight with outlanding and relaunch Successful and competent demonstration of all required skills and techniques in light and moderate conditions, as set out in the SAFA training manual Successfully pass theory exam Optional Accommodation Need somewhere to stay during the course? We have comfortable private and shared cabins on-site at our school in Laurieton, NSW (not included in course fees). Booking is required. Details can be found here.
